Sounds as though RF is getting into the computer. I had the issue and added ferrite cores to several cables. Including the one between the radio and computer. Some improvement noted. Replaced the USB cable with a good quality shielded cable. Problem solved even at near legal limit.
Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 20, 2018, at 12:52 PM, Richard <[email protected]> wrote: > > I posted a description of the problems I’m having but the reflector killed it > because it was too long. Here’s the first part: > > ----------------- > > Mac mini running Sierra 10.12 > New K3S > Using USB cable only > WSJT-X version 1.8.0 > Primarily FT8 for the moment > > Major Problem #1: > Communication between the software and the K3S is unstable and unreliable. > For example — > When the software goes into Transmit right on the button, the K3S power > comes on 2 to 3 full seconds later. When the software comes out of Transmit > right on the button, the K3S keeps transmitting for 2 to 3 seconds. > > Sometimes the K3S NEVER stops transmitting. > > Sometimes the software goes into Transmit, but the K3S doesn’t transmit at > all. > > Fun, huh? > > —————— > > If you think you might have some answers, please e-mail me at > [email protected] and I’ll send you the whole thing. > > Thanks. > > Cheers! > > Richard Kunc — W4KBX > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
